Remarkable Druid Hills classic very close to Emory's main gate. All appropriate updates with an exceptional kitchen. The separate large garage/studio/workshop is a rare find.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
$419Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rogers Barry• Harry Norman REALTORS
Bought with MICHAEL HOSKIN• Harry Norman REALTORS
Source:FMLS #5538014
Redfin Estimate
$1,088,684
$420K since sold in October 2015$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 17.2% higher than the average sale price ($929K) of 6 comparable homes.
Remarkable Druid Hills classic very close to Emory's main gate. All appropriate updates with an exceptional kitchen. The separate large garage/studio/workshop is a rare find.
FMLS #5538014
Oct 30, 2015
Price Changed
$669,000
$258/sq ft
Oct 29, 2015
Price Changed
$700,000
$270/sq ft
Oct 29, 2015
Sold
$669,000
$258/sq ft
Sep 8, 2015
Contingent
—
May 12, 2015
Listed
$700,000
$270/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 1996
Sold
$217,400
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,724 (−5.6%)
$115,240 + $247,160
$362,400
2024
$11,361 (+24.0%)
$115,240 + $247,160
$362,400
2023
$9,165 (+1.3%)
$115,240 + $255,840
$371,080
2022
$9,045 (+7.8%)
$100,000 + $166,520
$266,520
2021
$8,390 (+1.4%)
$100,000 + $146,160
$246,160
2020
$8,274 (−4.8%)
$100,000 + $146,160
$246,160
2019
$8,689 (+1.7%)
$49,600 + $208,120
$257,720
2018
$8,548 (−6.3%)
$49,600 + $204,680
$254,280
2017
$9,122 (+1.7%)
$49,600 + $204,680
$254,280
2016
$8,969 (+37.7%)
$49,600 + $212,880
$262,480
2014
$6,514 (+29.0%)
$49,600 + $125,520
$175,120
2013
$5,051 (−11.1%)
$49,600 + $106,920
$156,520
2012
$5,681 (−18.6%)
$49,360 + $118,120
$167,480
2011
$6,977 (+7.2%)
$49,360 + $152,912
$202,272
2010
$6,511 (+5.5%)
$49,351 + $163,089
$212,440
2008
$6,174
Tax history for 1437 Cornell Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,724 (−5.6%)
$115,240 + $247,160
$362,400
2024
$11,361 (+24.0%)
$115,240 + $247,160
$362,400
2023
$9,165 (+1.3%)
$115,240 + $255,840
$371,080
2022
$9,045 (+7.8%)
$100,000 + $166,520
$266,520
2021
$8,390 (+1.4%)
$100,000 + $146,160
$246,160
2020
$8,274 (−4.8%)
$100,000 + $146,160
$246,160
2019
$8,689 (+1.7%)
$49,600 + $208,120
$257,720
2018
$8,548 (−6.3%)
$49,600 + $204,680
$254,280
2017
$9,122 (+1.7%)
$49,600 + $204,680
$254,280
2016
$8,969 (+37.7%)
$49,600 + $212,880
$262,480
2014
$6,514 (+29.0%)
$49,600 + $125,520
$175,120
2013
$5,051 (−11.1%)
$49,600 + $106,920
$156,520
2012
$5,681 (−18.6%)
$49,360 + $118,120
$167,480
2011
$6,977 (+7.2%)
$49,360 + $152,912
$202,272
2010
$6,511 (+5.5%)
$49,351 + $163,089
$212,440
2008
$6,174
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,596
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 054 09 006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
DRUD
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Zone overlays
Druid Hills Historic District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Separate His/Hers,Separate Tub/Shower,Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Garden, Other
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Invisible
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Fernbank
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Briarcliff Take N. Decatur Road toward Emory Village. Left on Springdale, then right on Cornell.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Homeowners Assoc, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,596
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 054 09 006
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fernbank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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